Panic Mechanic (1996) featured a cast of 35 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (53%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Borthwick, age 77. This film starred Leon Schuster and Frantz Dobrowsky.
53% still with us· verified cast23% of full cast · incl. 20 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 53% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 68.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast35 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leon Schuster Schuks | Schuks | Living | 21/05/1951 | 75 | — | 45 |
Frantz Dobrowsky Jack Paddaman | Jack Paddaman | Deceased | 31/05/1947 | 58 | 18/01/2006 | 49 |
 Tolla Van Der Merwe Jakob | Jakob | Deceased | 21/08/1943 | 56 | 07/08/2000 | 53 |
 Nana Stapelberg Gloria Haasbroek | Gloria Haasbroek | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Themba Ndaba Billy | Billy | Living | 14/02/1965 | 61 | — | 31 |
 Taryn Sudding Annie / Various characters | Annie / Various characters | Living | 01/01/1972 | 54 | — | 24 |
 John Robbie Himself | Himself | Living | 17/11/1955 | 70 | — | 41 |
 Sello Sebotsane Hijacker | Hijacker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dorette Nel Saartjie | Saartjie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Desmond Dube SABC man | SABC man | Living | 27/11/1969 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Lieb Bester Gys | Gys | Deceased | 15/04/1949 | 72 | 21/07/2021 | 47 |
 Ernest Ndhlovu SABC boss | SABC boss | Living | 20/02/1954 | 72 | — | 42 |
 Tim Plewman Minister of Transport | Minister of Transport | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Coco Merckel Chauffeur | Chauffeur | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Pierre van Pletzen Coetzee | Coetzee | Living | 01/01/1952 | 74 | — | 44 |
Andries van der Heever Leader of the Opposition | Leader of the Opposition | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ruth Cele The President | The President | Deceased | 02/02/1939 | 71 | 22/12/2010 | 57 |
Thamele Mavuya Frankie (Homeless Child) | Frankie (Homeless Child) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dick Reineke Schuks' Neighbour | Schuks' Neighbour | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Zukile Gqobose Mfusi | Mfusi | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Francois Stemmet Jan van der Merwe | Jan van der Merwe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marga van Rooy Mrs. van der Merwe | Mrs. van der Merwe | Deceased | 25/01/1942 | 74 | 15/01/2017 | 54 |
Nick Collis Self - Actor in Audition | Self - Actor in Audition | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Borthwick Self - Actor in Audtion | Self - Actor in Audtion | Living | 12/11/1948 | 77 | — | 48 |
Nick Lorentz Self - Actor in Audtion | Self - Actor in Audtion | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Terence Reis Self - Actor in Audtion | Self - Actor in Audtion | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Carter Camp Chap | Camp Chap | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Hall-Green TV Newscaster | TV Newscaster | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Lesley Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wendy Rudolph Pizza Delivery Lady | Pizza Delivery Lady | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole Barman | Barman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hannah Botha Minibus Passenger (uncredited) | Minibus Passenger (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/01/1923 | 84 | 16/04/2007 | 73 |
Andre Scholtz Kobus Wiese's Friend (uncredited) | Kobus Wiese's Friend (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Shaleen Surtie-Richards Minibuss Passenger (uncredited) | Minibuss Passenger (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/05/1955 | 66 | 07/06/2021 | 41 |
Kobus Wiese Self (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |